Arkansas now joins Tennessee as one of the forerunners in state adoption of best voting practices, according to Heritage's scorecard.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for trans minors in a blockbuster ruling that will bolster efforts by conservative state lawmakers to pass and preserve other divisive laws targeting transgender Americans.

Former Tennessee state senator Frank Niceley has died at 78 from a heart attack. He had a significant political influence and served in both the state House and Senate.

Longtime Tennessee legislator, Frank Niceley, has passed away. At times he courted controversy, but his former colleagues remember him for a quick wit, fierce convictions and signature 'Frankisms.'